Join Rob Gorski, The Autism Dad, and grief specialist Sylvia Moore Meyers as they discuss the challenges and strategies for helping neurodivergent kids navigate grief and loss. Sylvia, an autistic mom herself, shares her personal experiences and insights into how we can better support our children during difficult times. General Timeframes: Beginning: Rob and Sylvia discuss the challenges neurodivergent kids face with grief. Mid-episode: Sylvia explains how we can help kids understand and process grief, loss, and trauma. Towards the end: Rob and Sylvia discuss Sylvia's book, Gold Scars, and how it can help families navigate grief. About Sylvia Moore Meyers: Sylvia Moore Meyers is a grief specialist, coach, and author. She is also an autistic mom. She has a Master's degree in human services with a concentration in crisis and trauma and is currently working on her Ph.D. About "Gold Scars: The Truth About Grief, Loss, and Trauma and How to Beautifully Mend": "Gold Scars" is a book about Sylvia's personal experiences with grief, loss, and trauma, including the loss of her child and her own journey of healing. The book also explores the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals when navigating grief. Where to get the book: You can purchase "Gold Scars" from the following retailers: Morgan James Publishing: https://www.morgan-james-publishing.com Books-A-Million: https://www.booksamillion.com/ Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ Sylvia recommends purchasing from Morgan James Publishing to support her directly. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Safe Place Bedding: Sleep is a major challenge for many families in our community, and Safe Place Bedding can help. Their sensory-friendly, enclosed beds are perfect for kids with unique needs, and they make it easy to get permanent beds covered by insurance. Plus, their new travel bed ensures better sleep anywhere. Visit safeplacebedding.com/theautismdad to save 10% and give your child the gift of better sleep—because every family deserves a good night’s rest. The Unbreakable Boy: The Unbreakable Boy hits theaters on February 21! From the creators of Jesus Revolution and Wonder, this inspiring true story follows Austin, a boy with autism and brittle bone disease, whose joy and resilience transform his family. Starring Zachary Levi and Meghann Fahy, the film explores faith, hope, and the power of perspective. Don’t miss it! Get your tickets now at https://tickets.theunbreakableboy.movie Mightier: Mightier helps kids self-regulate emotionally through biofeedback-based video games. Learn more and get a discount at Visit https://www.mightier.com/. Use code "theautismdad22" to save 10%. Call to Action: Subscribe to The Autism Dad Podcast on your favorite podcast listening app. For more information on The Autism Dad Podcast, to share feedback, to be a guest, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities visit https://listen.theautismdad.com About the Host: Rob Gorski is The Autism Dad, a passionate advocate for autism awareness and acceptance. He shares his experiences and insights on his podcast and website. Connect with him by visiting https://theautismdad.com.
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